Name Avalon
Avalon is a feminine name with Unknown origins. It is considered a ubiquitous name that has experienced moderate growth in popularity recently.
Meaning of the name Avalon
Origins and Core Meaning
Apple TreeIsle of ApplesPlace of Many ApplesIsland of the Blessed.
Detailed Insights on Avalon
Origins
Symbolic Representation
- Paradise
- Hope
- Immortality
- Virginity
- Transformation
Personality Traits
- Mystical
- Dreamy
- Otherworldly
- Enigmatic
- Enchanted
Key Personality Traits
Personal Meanings of the Name Avalon
Avalon Overview & Analysis
Gender statistics
Avalon is predominantly a girl's name with a strong feminine identity. Among 1,903 people named Avalon, 1,903 are female and 0 is male resulting in a 100% female distribution. This pronounced gender imbalance underscores the name Avalon's strong feminine identity.
Data Explanation
This data is sourced from actual birth records, ensuring that the statistics provided are accurate reflections of real naming trends. The percentage has been rounded up for easier readability, but the underlying figures are grounded in factual data, not estimates. This ensures that the information is both reliable and user-friendly, giving a clear and truthful picture of the name Avalon's gender association.
Popularity
Avalon classified as an ubiquitous name and ranks 5,216 in the Namedary database. It has experienced moderate growth over the years, and experienced moderate growth recently. The chance of meeting someone named Avalon is nearly 0.0005%, or about one in 100,000+ people.
Based on the latest data from 2021 (12), 2022 (71), 2023 (7), Avalon's year-to-year percentage change in popularity is 14.08%. The name Avalon was most popular in 2016, making up 0.003% of baby names (or about one in 30,000+ babies), and reached its lowest point in 1989 with a usage rate of 0.0002%.
Country-Specific Prevalence
| Flag | Country | Rank | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 2,563 | 0.003% | |
| Australia | 2,768 | 0.001% | |
| United States | 5,036 | 0.001% | |
| United Kingdom | 5,385 | 0.001% | |
| New Zealand | 29,471 | 0% |
People named Avalon are predominantly found in Canada (CA), particularly in Alberta (AL), where it makes up 0.004% of the population.
Data Source
The data in this section was gathered from a variety of sources, including:
- United States: Social Security Administration (https://www.ssa.gov/)
- Canada: Government of Ontario (https://data.ontario.ca/). Alberta’s top baby names (https://www.alberta.ca/). B.C.'s Most Popular Baby Names (https://www2.gov.bc.ca/)
- United Kingdom: Office for National Statistics (https://www.ons.gov.uk/)
- Australia: Government of South Australia (https://data.sa.gov.au/). Government of New South Wales (https://www.nsw.gov.au/). Northern Territory Government (https://nt.gov.au/)
- New Zealand: New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs (https://www.data.govt.nz/)
- Supplemental Sources: To enrich our data-driven approach, we supplement our primary sources with information from credible websites, academic publications, and expert opinions. This ensures that we provide a well-rounded perspective on baby names.
To enhance readability, percentages are rounded up. Values less than 0.0015% have been omitted.
Additional Information on Avalon
Pronunciation and Phonetics
- Name
- Avalon
- Pronunciation
- aval-on
- av-uh-lon
- AAV-aa-LaaN
- A-vah-LUHN
- A-valon
- IPA Notation
- æˈvʌlɑˌn
- Syllable
- Stressed:Av-a-lon, Av-a-lon
- Syllable Count:3 Syllables
Chinese Translation of the Name Avalon
- Translation
- 阿瓦隆
- Pronunce
- (PinYin) : ā wǎ lōng
- Feng Shui
- 阿Earth瓦Earth隆Fire
Avalon in Numerology
| A | V | A | L | O | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 6 | |||
| 4 | 3 | 5 |
Applying the rules of numerology (Pythagorean numerology):
Avalon's Soul Number (Heart's Desire Number): Number 8
- Embrace your true self when you have achieved financial independence, secured a stable job, and established your own home.
- You aspire to become a business-minded leader, guided by high ideals and an attitude of abundance.
- You desire equity, empowerment, and abundance in both your personal and professional life.
Avalon's Expression Number (Personality Number): Number 3
- You bring joy and laughter to those around you.
- You live happily and are the life of the party.
- You are intelligent, quick-witted, and have a bright appearance.
Avalon's Destiny Number (Life Path Number): Number 2
- You are diplomatic, calm, skillful, convincing, a good listener, caring, and loving towards others.
- You have an innate ability to persuade, are clever, and can approach problem-solving with a calm demeanor.
Famous People Named Avalon
- Avalon Penrose (Actress, "The Handmaid's Tale")
- Avalon Millican (Singer-songwriter)
- Avalon Robbins (Surfer, Olympic medalist)
User-Submitted Information about Avalon
Luhui1
The name Avalon was given to 150 girls born in the US in 2015.
Iithpii
The "Av-a-lahn" is the American English pronunciation, the English usually pronounce it as it's spelt.
Fearitself44
There's a song by Yo La Tengo called Avalon Or Someone Very Similar from their album Popular Songs.
Conclusion
Avalon is a name that invites imagination and wonder. It evokes images of a mystical island, a sanctuary of beauty and tranquility. The name carries an aura of otherworldliness, inspiring a sense of longing and the pursuit of dreams.
Ckjames1980
Avalon: (Celtic pagan mythology) From the name of the magical island paradise to which King Arthur was conveyed by the enchantress-queen Morgan le Fay to recover from his wounds. Also called "The Fortunate Isle" as "it produces all things of itself" (Geoffrey of Monmouth, Historia).
My lovely wife Kate gave birth to a little girl two days ago. I an considering Avalon Wendy James...
Avalon is a truly classy name! I think it's strong and definitive, not hippy or fey in the least (Arthurian legend is that of bloodied warrior after all!)
P.S. Name is gender neutral in my opinion.
Teiadar
I have heard that the meaning can also beheaven'.
Dannyburnz7
Well, that last bit of info is pretty obvious if somone spent a little time on the Internet. The island of Avalon also goes by the name of the "Island of Apples", so I'd very much imagine that those two words are related.